Liberia. Leymah Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 due to her leadll pe ef

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Liberia. Leymah Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 due to her leadll pe effort. Journal Entry 3 (LO 1.2,3) 1. Define and give examples of how language can trivialize or sexualize women. 2. Compare the dominance and dual-culture models of gendered language. Show how each is compatible to sociological theory 3. Considering the historical record, demonstrate how periods of gain for women have been offset by losses. Which events /periods increased women's power and prestige? 4. Compare Greece and Rome in terms of their attitudes about the roles of men and women. Quiz 3: Chapters 4 and 5 (LO 1,2,3)

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Language acts as a catalyst for sexual violence. Sexually violent language is so normalized nowadays, it’s probably part of our vocabulary too. Not using sexually violent language is almost impossible because of how acquainted to it we have become. 1 out of 3 women are victims of sexual violence. It’s not surprising that a massive focal point is our speech. Even when used with a harmless intent, the language our society uses on a daily basis promotes the objectification of women, sexual violence and our r*pe culture. Use of language that normalizes the existence of sexual violence and objectification of women, the violence and inequality infused in our society is encouraged.

For example, when someone after an exam exclaims, “The test totally r*ped me!” or when a guy refers to his friend as a “p*mp,” he is unintentionally conveying the actions of an individual who succeeds through physical and sexual domination. Also, when women use words like “sl*t” or “who*e” as terms of fondness for their friends, it sends the message that women don’t mind being labeled and objectified, which emboldens their use. If a woman is labeled a “sl*t,” it is assumed that she is always up for sexual acts, which of course is not necessarily the case. Her consent is deemed unnecessary.

By deeming women as sl*ts, who*es or b*tches, be it in sexual and not sexual contexts, our society normalizes patriarchy and gender inequality. When a woman is called a “sl*t,” she is dehumanized and objectified which are the two of the driving forces behind the sexual violence. WE SHOULD STOP THE USE OF SEXUAL LANGUAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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